While the odds are high that BCMC will ever have to deal with the Ebola virus, the hospital is making plans just in case. The hospital board was briefed on the preparations during the monthly meeting October 23rd. Hospital Administrator Rex Jones went into detail on training and equipment purchases made by the hospital over the past several weeks to be ready in case the worst happens.
He said that hospital staff are speaking with the CDC almost daily to make sure BCMC is folowing the correct protocols and has the best equipment. He stated he could yet give the board a cost for the efforts underway but will do so as soon as possible. He told them it was essential to be as ready as possible.
In other business the board reviewed the financial report, looked at the Home Health Care statistics and heard a report form the director of food services, Anthony Smith. Mr. Jones gave his executive update and provided a written report form director of nursing, Tiffany Holland.
Administrator Rex Jones indicated talks are ongoing with Arkansas State University to use utilize future Osteopathy interns, new radiology equipment is in and the switchboard has been relocated to make it more efficient. He provided an overall Administrators report on various programs and activities.
Mr. Jones informed the board that a Medicare Certification Survey had recently been conducted on the hospital and it had gone well. He said a few corrections are required and those conducting the survey were very helpful.
Upon recommendation by the Medical Staff the following actions were taken regarding medical personnel:
Approved to practice at BCMC;
Joe Wharton, M.D. reappointed
Peter Guresky, M.D. reappointed
Dennis Jacks, M.D. reappointed
Becky Steward, M.D. reappointed
Vikram Durairaj, M.D. reappointed
Timothy harton, M.D. reappointed
Samuel Norwood, M.D. reappointed
Jay Connelley, M.D. provisional appointment
Bryan Hoang, M.D. provisional appointment
Joseph Hackler, M.D. provisional appointment
Moved to inactive status; Kasey Austin, RN, Sherry Congleton, RN, Susan Johnston, NA, Dwana Lee, RN, Robin Cox, D.O., Jermey Warford, M.D.
The next board meeting is set for November 24th which is a Monday since the regular meeting date falls on Thanksgiving.
He said that hospital staff are speaking with the CDC almost daily to make sure BCMC is folowing the correct protocols and has the best equipment. He stated he could yet give the board a cost for the efforts underway but will do so as soon as possible. He told them it was essential to be as ready as possible.
In other business the board reviewed the financial report, looked at the Home Health Care statistics and heard a report form the director of food services, Anthony Smith. Mr. Jones gave his executive update and provided a written report form director of nursing, Tiffany Holland.
Administrator Rex Jones indicated talks are ongoing with Arkansas State University to use utilize future Osteopathy interns, new radiology equipment is in and the switchboard has been relocated to make it more efficient. He provided an overall Administrators report on various programs and activities.
Mr. Jones informed the board that a Medicare Certification Survey had recently been conducted on the hospital and it had gone well. He said a few corrections are required and those conducting the survey were very helpful.
Upon recommendation by the Medical Staff the following actions were taken regarding medical personnel:
Approved to practice at BCMC;
Joe Wharton, M.D. reappointed
Peter Guresky, M.D. reappointed
Dennis Jacks, M.D. reappointed
Becky Steward, M.D. reappointed
Vikram Durairaj, M.D. reappointed
Timothy harton, M.D. reappointed
Samuel Norwood, M.D. reappointed
Jay Connelley, M.D. provisional appointment
Bryan Hoang, M.D. provisional appointment
Joseph Hackler, M.D. provisional appointment
Moved to inactive status; Kasey Austin, RN, Sherry Congleton, RN, Susan Johnston, NA, Dwana Lee, RN, Robin Cox, D.O., Jermey Warford, M.D.
The next board meeting is set for November 24th which is a Monday since the regular meeting date falls on Thanksgiving.
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